Finding yourself in a courtroom on charges of viewing and possessing child pornography is something that could alter your life forever. It will feel as if the whole courtroom is looking at you, already offering condemnation, and you may not know what steps to take in the immediate aftermath. It may seem like your whole […]
When you are facing a criminal charge in San Francisco your life changes immediately. It’s possible you won’t be released on bail, your face could be plastered all over the local news, and you might not know when you will get to enjoy freedom again. Depending on the severity of the crime you supposedly committed […]
The topic of domestic violence is a difficult one in today’s world. There are too many couples that see their relationships come to a screeching halt due to domestic violence issues. What many people tend to forget is that domestic violence does not only involve love interests. It also involves violence between siblings, cousins, friends […]
Assault and battery are one of the most common crimes committed in California. It’s easy to get involved in a fight with someone else and then that fight turns into a physical one. It very well could have been self-defense, but how do you prove this? It’s very difficult to fight an assault charge. It’s […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common crime that occurs all over California, especially in large cities like Los Angeles. Law enforcement agencies all across the state do their part to curb this crime but there are still people who make the wrong decisions. You might be one of those people at some point […]
Everyone makes mistakes in life. Some of those mistakes are more serious than others. Maybe you committed a crime that led to a charge. If this is the case you will not want to represent yourself in court. This is a big risk to take that could wind up leading to your loss of freedom […]
When you are facing a criminal charge in California it is a scary situation. You might not know what to expect or if you will spend years in jail. One of the most important things to understand is that you should never represent yourself in a criminal case. Your freedom and your rights are too […]
Anyone facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) likely has a lot of stress about their future. Multiple DUI charges can lead to the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license. From hefty fines to jail time; a charge of DUI can bring with it a lot of penalties. You need to know […]
If you are convicted of a sex crime, the consequences don’t stop at the end of your sentence. In California, these crimes can follow you for life. If you have to register as a sex offender, which is often a lifetime requirement, your ability to lead a normal life disappears. Your name, photo, address, what […]
It took nearly three decades for Frank O’Connell to get his life back. He was released from prison in 2012 after spending 27 years in prison for a murder he always said he did not commit. A judge agreed after discovering that a sheriff’s detective failed to disclose exculpatory evidence during his original trial. According […]
Being arrested for soliciting a prostitute or prostitution in California can be a very embarrassing experience. For many of those caught soliciting a prostitute or engaging in sexual activity for payment, an arrest may seem like the end of their career and even life. Those charged with solicitation or prostitution have many concerns after their […]
California voters may soon transform the state’s criminal justice system, abolishing some of the most scandalous bills that have passed in the state over the past few years. Since 2014, California lawmakers have passed several controversial bills aimed to lessen the punishment for several crimes, reduce the prison population in the state and put the […]